Moto Guzzi V7iii Long Term Motorcycle Ownership Review 

I have crossed the USA on a V7. People who get Guzzi get a Guzzi because they want a Guzzi. And Retro? How can something that they have been doing since 1921 be "Retro?" They aren't copying anybody. It isn't "Retro" because it is right here, right now, and it just "is." I got it for "touring" because I like touring on midsized motorcycles. Clearly, son, this isn't your motorcycle, and after 20 minutes, you don't understand it or the philosophy of the engineering that produced it.

My adventures with the Moto Guzzi V7 Rough. Bought new from the dealership in 2018. Current mileage 15,000 km At the first 1,000 km service it was found that some spark plug housings had burnt out and were due for replacement under warranty. The motorbike stood in the service shop for over 3 weeks. Parts replaced. Then the computer failed on the mileage display - computer switch to be replaced. Waiting time for the part - 1.5 months. Replaced under warranty. Then came the indicator button, only the right one worked. The whole component was replaced under warranty - integrated switch. Then, after 9 months of use, the paint started to come off the left silencer. Entire component replaced under warranty. Next, the bolt catches in the instrument panel broke, making it completely loose and a rattling noise could be heard when driving. Entire component replaced under warranty. Rear tyre replacement at 10k km - during service work, the motorbike slipped off the jack and the muffler was damaged - the whole component to be replaced at service cost. Next, at 12k km while riding, the exhaust clamp came loose and a bolt fell off somewhere - part to be ordered and the whole component replaced. At 14.5k km a bolt on the right cylinder came loose. Leak from under the cylinder and the check engine light came on. Motorbike on a trailer to the service. Bolts tightened under warranty. 15k km Broken clutch cable. Motorbike on a trailer for servicing. Italian reliability :)

It's great for road trips. Added oem windshield, rear luggage rack, side pinners & did afew trips with wifey

Great video, great bike. I‘m in love with the v7iii😍😅

Nice, informative video, thanks for posting! Just a couple of comments. Next time, edit before posting to pick the best take! And about Guzzis - good comments on the gearbox and rev limit, but those are long standing features of Guzzi. Every one I've ridden (and I've owned 2) are like that - gearbox still left over from their farm equipment heritage! Japanese bike transmissions feel like toys to me :-) And low revving because it's a large displacement twin, most of the torque is low down. That's what I love about their engines, no need to thrash them.

Best looking bike out there in my opinion

I love mine, straight through pipes a must, the noise is awesome, but do fall off but that’s part of its character!! 👍👍👍

Great video, thanks Conan.

I had a used 2017 V7iii Special for about a year. Beautiful bike. I liked it, but I didn't love it. Being new to motorcycles, I found it pretty easy to work on (as far as the basic maintenance.) I didn't like the rumble/vibrations at lower RMP's or when going up hill. I bought it to replace my first bike, a 70's Honda CB750 After 2 years with the old Honda I thought it was time to upgrade to a modern bike so I bought a lovely V7iii. I had both bikes for a year and when it came time to get rid of one, I ended up selling the Guzzi and keeping the Honda. (The Moto Guzzi was more fun to ride, it had a little more pep than the CB750, but I had an emotional attachment to the Honda. Couldn't bring myself to sell it.)

that was really good to hear your thoughts in comparison to the CB1100

I've put over 40,000 miles on different Guzzi's and find the service no big deal. I can do the service in less time than it takes to ride the bike to the Dealer. I get my parts on the internet and I can usually get them in 1-2 weeks. Sure the maintenance is more common than with an Aprilia but the Ducati / Aprilia's take about 10 times as long.

id love one of those for sure

Just a cosmetic tip, moto guzzi makes stock eliminator thread for mirrors! Simply remove the 2 bolts and replace it with the new part. It eliminates the threads for your stock mirrors, much cleaner looking, own this bike, also have a bmw r1200rt, driving the guzzi more.

Great review right on with some stuff. I have a 2018 V7 3 carbon dark NOS. I bought it in May of 20 20. I've put 8000 kilometres on it and it's been a dream it's been a great bike little problems like you sad well worth the money. 10000 km or 6000 mile oil changes all good with me I'll even change it more often because of the air-cooled. Also the oil in the air box a shop in California that specializes in Moto Guzzi says if you overfill the oil in the crankcase it'll come out the breather box.

The maintenance is repeated a lot. Good takes. Useful info

Great video mate.

Just got my first bike. 2015 Moto Guzzi V7. I was a little worried about the cc’s but I feel like most videos have put me at ease qualifying these as a good starter bike.

Love your vids! Thanks for reviewing my bike! I am HONORED!

is italian reliability that bad? I own a Vespa and it's probably the best built scooter in the world. No reliability issues.

At last... a review that comments on how the bike does on a two-up ride!

Old tech but is super reliable for what it is. Easy to service yourself too!

Hey man, nice review; I would like to ask you about the LED lights, as I want to replace the stock lights and make a fully LED conversion. Did Jonah add resistors or something like that to avoid CAN Bus problems? Any advice will be appreciated.

Hi can you tell me where did you fin the headlight? brand and website? Looks terrific...thanks!

Thanks for the review. Think you might be able to review the cb300r?

I have a 2023 V7 Stone and it's been bulletproof so far. The build quality is what draws a lot of people to Moto Guzzi. Whereas Royal Enfield, Triumph, Ducati, etc. have outsourced the production of certain models of theirs to other countries, Guzzis remain 100% Italian-made.

I had a 2018 V7 iii Special. It was a dream. But I traded it in on a 2019 Harley 883 Sportster because I’m kinda short and it fit me better.

Bought my V7 III Stone in October, same color, and I've also added the same pipes and side covers. I've taken it on a couple of longer trips from Charlotte, NC to Raleigh, NC and from Charlotte to the coast and honestly, not terrible rides when sticking to the back roads. Just a stop or two each way to stretch the legs. What headlight set up is that?

I came for the bike, stayed for the scenery

Definitely get it tuned Makes a big difference

Guzzis are very reliable it's a well proven simple motor. I had a 850 T3 in the '80's and it never let me down.

Ummmmmmmmm, repetition leads to annoyed viewers. Just edit out the repeats eh?

This is a great review!

I think you have to do maintenance very often... like every 6000miles or so... I'm not sure if he said something about that 🤣🤣🤣

I’ve got the 2014 CB1100 & 2017 CB1100 EX. I was thinking about the Moto Guzzi because of the shaft drive. After your review I decided to pass. Thank you for the review.

Nice one...

I have a dealer 4 miles away !! Ducati, Aprilia as well ! And I'm in New Hampshire.

maintenance cost if you do the work yourself???

Dude why didn’t you edit this??

What kinda boots you wearing?

A hard to find neutral is usually a sign of a poorly adjusted clutch. Likely has too much freeplay in the cable.

Why did you keep every take?

What are your thoughts on this for a returning rider?

Oil in the air box is a bad thing. Cause is probably a split breather hose which allows oil to be sucked out of the engine; lumpy pick up of engine. The breather filters do have drain plugs. The breather plumbing is complicated, the heads as well as crankcase have breathers.. The V7 III appears to have suffered some cost cutting, the V7ii has high quality and pretty fasteners on show. Stainless is contra-indicated for load-bearing fasteners, it is too hard and tends to snap before it elongates as screws should. Fasteners should have some elasticity so they hold tight at full torque; use the correct automotive grade.

welcome to the Matrix

cool motocycle.

Do you have standard Guzzi’s crash bars ?

Hey there, what kind of jacket are you wearing? Looks nice! Where do i find one?

that bike look so big 😱

Please don’t take this as a flame as it is not intended that way. You can improve your video by a little better editing or finding a quieter location to film. Otherwise good video with good information.

I wonder what needs to be done every 6000 miles.....🤔

I’ll clue ya in. The Guzzis of the late 70s had distinctive undesirable characteristics. We had a saying: “there’s a neutral lurking behind every bushing!” Seriously, if you tried to pussy-foot your shifts, you were liable to end up between gears. However, once it was in a gear, it was not going to pop out of that gear. Just picked up a 50th yesterday in El Paso, so I’m super stoked & watching all the V7 III vids. 😍

You have to replace spark plugs after every 6000 miles?

Any chance you could do a review of a Harley Sportster? I think it would be very comparable. And they have the 883 and 1200 cc versions.

I think at 6000 miles you need just change oil and filter because any motorcycle spark plug need be replace between 25 30k miles not 6000........

Did the owner drop the bike? The handlebars are bent as hell

apart from the shaft, it sounds not too unlike the Interceptor. Similar DIY service intervals, a blast to ride. Would like to see a comparison.

Location, locations, location.

"they" say Moto Guzzi created the first center stand for motorcycles.. yet none of their motorcycles come equipped anymore.. which makes it harder for the DIY owner.. just seems ironic..

How about a rider with 45 years of riding

Tropo forte!

Engines are reliable. But those dubious italian electrics

Chris Pratt is that you?? 😂

Not a bad bike but I much prefer my CB 1100, more dependable less priority maintenance.

Guzzi for the win. Check out the bike on my page. 🤘🏽💪🏼✌🏽

at 7:05 when you say "I feel like I've talked a lot about this bike..." What an understatement on the repetition you've neglected to edit. A bit annoying to listen to you must understand. best of luck on future reviews.

Not the pipes but bits!! 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

I'll stick with the Interceptor 650

Bro the way you shitting on the V7 , you really don't understand the character of this master piece.

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"Italian build quality"?! Have you had problems with your Ferrari or Lamborghini, sir?! Does your ducati give you problems?! Rust near the ocean is normal!!

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